United States Office of Special Counsel
1730 M Street NW., Suite 218, Washington, DC 20036-4505
202-804-7000
800-872-9855
202-653-5151
http://www.osc.gov
LEADERSHIP TABLES
LEADERSHIP TABLES | | |
| SPECIAL COUNSEL | Tristan Leavitt, Acting |
| Principal Deputy Special Counsel | Tristan Leavitt |
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| Deputy Special Counsel of Litigation and Legal Affairs | (vacancy) |
| Deputy Special Counsel of Policy and Congressional Affairs | (vacancy) |
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| General Counsel | Susan Ullman |
https://osc.gov/Pages/about.aspx Administrative Services Division
Administrative Services Division | | |
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | Bruce Gipe |
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| Chief Financial Officer | Karl P. Kammann |
| Chief Human Capital Officer | James J. Wilson |
| Chief Information Officer / Information Branch Chief | Jennifer Li |
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| Clerk | Kenneth Hendricks |
General Law Division
General Law Division | | |
| ASSOCIATE SPECIAL COUNSEL | Anne Wagner |
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| Chief of Alternative Dispute Resolution Unit | Jane Juliano |
| Chief of Complaints Examining Unit | Barbara J. Wheeler |
| Chief of Disclosure Unit | Catherine A. McMullen |
| Chief of Diversity, Outreach and Training Unit | Shirine Moazed |
Investigation and Prosecution Division—Field
Investigation and Prosecution Division—Field | | |
| ASSOCIATE SPECIAL COUNSEL | Bruce D. Fong |
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| Chief of Field Office–Dallas | Anne Gullick |
| Chief of Field Office–Detroit | Christopher T. Tall |
| Chief of Field Office–San Francisco Bay Area | Joseph Siegelman |
Investigation and Prosecution Division—Headquarters
Investigation and Prosecution Division—Headquarters | | |
| ASSOCIATE SPECIAL COUNSEL | Louis Lopez |
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| Chief of Hatch Act Unit | Ana Galindo-Marrone |
| Chief of Investigation and Prosecution Division–Team A | Mariama Liverpool |
| Chief of Investigation and Prosecution Division–Team B | Rachel Venier |
| Chief of Investigation and Prosecution Division–Team C | Darshan Sheth |
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| Chief of Retaliation and Disclosure Unit | Karen Gorman |
| Chief of Retaliation and Disclosure Unit | Elizabeth McMurray |
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| Director of Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act Enforcement / Senior Counsel | Patrick H. Boulay |
The above list of key personnel was updated 10–2017.
The above list of key personnel was updated 10–2017. | | |
The United States Office of Special Counsel investigates allegations of certain activities prohibited by civil service laws, rules, or regulations and litigates before the Merit Systems Protection Board.
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) was established on January 1, 1979, by Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1978 (5 U.S.C. app.). The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. 1101 note), which became effective on January 11, 1979, enlarged its functions and powers. Pursuant to provisions of the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 (5 U.S.C. 1211 et seq.), the OSC functions as an independent investigative and prosecutorial executive branch agency that litigates before the Merit Systems Protection Board.
https://osc.gov/Pages/about.aspx Activities
The OSC safeguards the merit system in Federal employment by protecting employees and applicants from prohibited personnel practices, especially from reprisal for whistleblowing. The Office operates a secure channel for Federal whistleblower disclosures of gross waste of funds or mismanagement, substantial and specific danger to public health and safety, and violations of laws, regulations, or rules. The OSC also issues advice on the Hatch Act and enforces its restrictions on political activity by Government employees. It protects the civilian employment and reemployment rights of military servicemembers under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act. The OSC enhances Government accountability and performance by the realization of a diverse, inclusive Federal workplace where employees embrace excellence in service, uphold merit system principles, are encouraged to disclose wrongdoing, and are protected against reprisals and other unlawful employment practices.
https://osc.gov/Pages/WhatWeDo.aspx Sources of Information
Business Opportunities
The OSC relies on the Department of Interior for performing assisted procurements. The OSC posts contract opportunities online by using Government acquisition vehicles like GSA Ebuy. It posts open market opportunities on the Federal Business Opportunities Web site.
https://osc.gov/Pages/Contact-Contract.aspx Career Opportunities
The agency employs approximately 110 employees who work in Washington, DC, or in the Dallas, Detroit, and Oakland field offices. To carry out its mission, the OSC relies heavily on attorneys, investigators, and personnel management specialists.
The OSC seeks law students year-round for internships in Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; Oakland, CA; and Washington, DC.
https://osc.gov/Pages/Contact-Employment.aspx In 2016, the OSC ranked 15th among 29 small agencies in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings.
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The E–Filing System makes filing a complaint with the OSC easier and faster.
https://osc.gov/pages/file-complaint.aspx En Español
The OSC posts information in Spanish on its "Para Información En Español" Web page.
https://osc.gov/Pages/ParaInformacionEnEspanol.aspx Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
FOIA requests must be submitted in writing by email, fax, or U.S. postal mail or other delivery service. The OSC provides a Public Access Link portal that allows information seekers to submit a request online and to receive confirmation of and updates on a pending request.
https://osc.gov/Pages/FOIA-Resources.aspx Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The OSC posts answers to FAQs on its Web site.
https://osc.gov/Pages/Resources-FAQ.aspx Hatch Act Advisory Opinions
Advice that the OSC has given to individuals on the Hatch Act is publicly accessible online.
https://osc.gov/Pages/Advisory-Opinions.aspx News
The OSC posts news releases online.
https://osc.gov/Pages/News.aspx Open Government
The OSC supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency.
https://osc.gov/OpenGov/OpenGov.aspx Prohibited Personnel Practices
The OSC provides information on personnel practices that are prohibited within the Federal workplace.
https://osc.gov/Pages/PPP.aspx Site Map
The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests.
https://osc.gov/Pages/SiteMap.aspx Social Media
The OSC tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/US_OSC Speakers
To request a speaker, contact the OSC by phone or fax. Phone, 202-804-7000. Fax, 202-254-3711.
Whistleblower Files
The OSC posts documents from closed investigations on its Web site. These documents are based on whistleblower disclosures.
https://osc.gov/Pages/Resources-PublicFiles.aspx 2302(c) Program Certification
The White House has required all Federal agencies to certify that they are educating their employees about the rights of whistleblowers. Phone, 703-466-0259.
https://osc.gov/Pages/Outreach-2302Cert.aspx | Email:
2302c@osc.gov https://osc.gov/Pages/contact.aspx